The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 47,800
€ 30,400
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
54.9 in
Height
57.9 in
107.3
176
106.8
187.8
176 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.24 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
E46
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
15 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
362 mi
Range
925 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
204.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
